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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1977
Page
3
Two Hoosick Falls fire dispatchers William Stuka and John Button quit citing general reasons. Mayor Bogar dus expressed surprise and said the village board will meet to decide on vacancies and the possibility of volunteer staffing. In Albany, a two car crash on I-787 I-90 left Anita Fink dead and Alan Barre in fair condition. investigation ongoing.
Four railroad workers were overcome by diesel fumes inside the Hoosac Tunnel near North Adams after one of two ventilation fans failed. The 101 car coal train halted inside the five mile tunnel as Boston and Maine crews repaired an air brake hose. Engineers Raymond Amo and Justin Streeter were released from hospital along with Emerson Boucher and John Hall treated and discharged.
Meader seeks to overturn a ruling denying entry to the Republican primary for Saratoga County Surrogate Court judge. The Conservative candidate contends 1,000 signatures are not required, citing an election law split with 500 needed for assembly district candidates. His case proceeds to appellate court after the state Supreme Court denied his petition.
A Saratoga Springs study by Opinion Research Corp confirms residents want permanent toll-free calls to Albany Troy and Schenectady. About half would pay extra three dollars monthly. 89 percent would use toll-free service if available. The Toll Relief Committee notes strong ties to the Capital District and calls for PSC hearings in September.
Ernest Than pushed to delay a building permit for tennis courts at Independence Square apartments arguing drainage and swamp cleanup. Board members noted lack of site plan approval authority and potential erosion impacts as Than planned to brief the town board and DEC before permit approval.
Hoosick Falls prepares for the August 4 opening night as the cast performs This Is Your Life Hoosick Falls written by Frank Wir musky and directed by Calvin Pederson. The 7 30 pm show at Gilchrest Memorial Skating Rink uses slides of local people and places to celebrate 150 years.
Petersburg Concerned Taxpayers Group will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the Veterans Memorial Hall. A speaker from the New York State Bureau of Equalization and Assessment will address the crowd. The group pursued reassessment last year but delayed action due to legal and cost concerns.
Rensselaer County Executive William Murphy announced completion of negotiations between the County Department of Manpower Development and the Town of Petersburg. The agreement allows two workers for a storage facility project and three workers for a road visibility and snow removal initiative under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act.
Hoosick Falls police investigated after a Vermont registered vehicle nearly struck a local boy on Wilder Avenue and the driver allegedly slapped him several times before speeding off. A search found no one, but officers have a lead and will pursue charges if the cyclist presses.
Park McCullough House Association of Bennington plans a Battle Day Picnic on August 14 at 4 p.m. following the parade. Entertainment from the Children's Museum of Williamstown features the Traveling Troupe from Guadeloupe in two plays and audience participation. Make it art tables for children. Tickets cost 4.50 for adults and 2.50 for children.
Mrs Robert Jansen will chair Berlin area September Mental Health Association Campaign during New York State Mental Health Month. She will lead volunteers house to house to raise funds for local mental health care and services, supported entirely by public donations.
Stephentown Historical Society features a history of the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department on August 1 at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall. Paul Sykes, 25-year fire department member and current assistant chief, will discuss early masters and large town fires with slides. Sales of a historical album will be offered.
Ballston Spa schoolchildren gain fair access with passes to the Saratoga County Fair on the Ballston Spa fairgrounds. A full schedule features 4-H awards, horse judging at 9 AM, a tractor operators contest, pet judging, drawings for bicycles and radios, animal acts at 2 PM, a 3:15 PM drawing, a farm machinery parade at 7 PM, tractor pull at 7:30 PM, and a 4-H clothing revue at 8:30 PM in the Townley Building with Cole Brothers Shows on the midway later.
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